Language, Writing, and Linguistic Thought in the History of the Sinographic Cosmopolis

3 credits

History of language, writing and linguistic thought in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam from a comparative perspective and focusing on the dissolution of this translocal cultural formation with the onset of modernity. Restricted to fourth-year Asian Studies majors only. Recommended: At least 12 credits of any level of CHIN_V, JAPN_V, or KORN_V or placement approval. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.